Women and Domestic Violence: Implication for Counselling

Abstract

Domestic violence against women or girl child has been an old phenomenon women were compared as weak, vulnerable, and in position to be exploited. The traditional norms has made them subject of violence where men were given the outright domination over the issue that affect their lines. They are assaulted physically, sexually, emotionally, and denials of their rights. The writers examine the causes and the effect of domestic violence against women and its implication for counseling. It was concluded that all stakeholders in preventing violence at home should ensure the victims are protected and desensitized of the trauma; and the counseling services be provided before, during and after the marriage through workshops/seminar and empowerment training for women to be self reliance.

Keywords: Domestic Violence, Gender Base Violence, Girl Child, Assaults